Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
oreophila
ID:
868813

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.H.Harv.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 81: 407 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000868148

Common Names

  • Eragrostis oreophila
  • Mountain Lovegrass
  • Oreophila Lovegrass

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Description

Eragrostis oreophila (also called Oreophilous Lovegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to tropical and subtropical regions. It grows in dry meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands. It has narrow, flat leaves and grows to a height of 2-3 feet.

Uses & Benefits

Eragrostis oreophila is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to control soil erosion and as a forage crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eragrostis oreophila has small, white flowers with three petals. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oblong in shape. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green stems and small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eragrostis oreophila is a warm-season grass that grows best in full sun and well-drained soils. It is tolerant of drought and heat and can be propagated by seed or division. It is often used in lawns, pastures, and as a turf grass.

Where to Find Eragrostis oreophila

Eragrostis oreophila is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in dry, sandy soils.

Eragrostis oreophila FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eragrostis oreophila?

Eragrostis oreophila

What is the common name of Eragrostis oreophila?

Mountain Lovegrass

What is the natural habitat of Eragrostis oreophila?

Dry, open areas, such as roadsides and fields

Species in the Eragrostis genus

Eragrostis pseud-obtusa, Eragrostis acamptoclada, Eragrostis acraea, Eragrostis acutiflora, Eragrostis acutiglumis, Eragrostis aegyptiaca, Eragrostis aethiopica, Eragrostis airoides, Eragrostis alopecuroides, Eragrostis alta, Eragrostis alveiformis, Eragrostis amanda, Eragrostis ambleia, Eragrostis ambohibengensis, Eragrostis ambositrensis, Eragrostis ambrensis, Eragrostis amurensis, Eragrostis anacrantha, Eragrostis anacranthoides, Eragrostis andicola, Eragrostis annulata, Eragrostis apiculata, Eragrostis aquatica, Eragrostis arenicola, Eragrostis aristata, Eragrostis aristiglumis, Eragrostis articulata, Eragrostis aspera, Eragrostis astrepta, Eragrostis astreptoclada, Eragrostis atropioides, Eragrostis atrovirens, Eragrostis attenuata, Eragrostis aurorae, Eragrostis autumnalis, Eragrostis bahamensis, Eragrostis bahiensis, Eragrostis balgooyi, Eragrostis barbinodis, Eragrostis barbulata, Eragrostis barrelieri, Eragrostis barteri, Eragrostis basedowii, Eragrostis bemarivensis, Eragrostis bergiana, Eragrostis berteroniana, Eragrostis betsileensis, Eragrostis bicolor, Eragrostis biflora, Eragrostis blepharostachya,

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

LeRoy Hatfield Harvey (1911-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.H.Harv.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:93165-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].